If it looks OK w a magnifier that it probably is. since your budget is tight, I would give it a try one you get the unit back from repair.
Is my stylus damaged ?
Hi folks,
I was recently given for free a Technics SL3300 turntable that comes with a Sgure MG44X cartdrige.
I bought a cheap N35X stylus.
As this is an automatic turntable, something is happening and three times the tonearm as slide to the center of the record, I have not tried to play records till I send the turntable for calibration and adjustments.
At first sight the stylus shows no damage and looks still aligned and not ''twisted''.
Should I buy a new one ?
PS: I'm on a very tight budget.
Thanks !
I was recently given for free a Technics SL3300 turntable that comes with a Sgure MG44X cartdrige.
I bought a cheap N35X stylus.
As this is an automatic turntable, something is happening and three times the tonearm as slide to the center of the record, I have not tried to play records till I send the turntable for calibration and adjustments.
At first sight the stylus shows no damage and looks still aligned and not ''twisted''.
Should I buy a new one ?
PS: I'm on a very tight budget.
Thanks !
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The stylus is "sliding" across the record because you probably don't have enough tracking force (VTF) applied to the arm. Here are the instructions to do that. It's a different model, but the procedure is the same. This is a BASIC way to do it. Using a scale is the best, but this will get you close. I'm pretty sure your stylus is fine as long as it doesn't appear to be bent. Should be centered. |
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